Nashville MB | The Writer’s Round
We’re so back for season Five~!
Come enjoy the monthly Nashville MB series as the cozy taproom at Kilter Brewing Co. transforms into a Nashville-style Writers Round. Each month features intimate performances by four of Manitoba’s finest songwriters who will share their songs in turn. One performs a song, followed by the next writer, and the next, and so on. Each songwriter might join in with the others, add harmonies, contribute a guitar riff, or just listen. Writers talk about how and why they wrote the songs, and there are always lively stories and interaction between the writers.
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7:30pm
Join us on the first Thursday of the month for another Writer’s Round featuring a new lineup of songwriters. Join our host avant-pop pianist KWIAT with jazz-influenced crooner Jovelle, cinematic folk poet Flora Luna, and gritty alt-rock act Tinge for another night of endearing stories, hearty laughs, and killer tunes.
Advance tickets will be available soon, $12+ Fees.
Doors 7:00 PM | Show 7:30 PM
Ticket Link opens on Thursday, April 23 at 9:00 AM.
All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Rush seating only.
This season was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.
In partnership with Cluster Festival.
Meet the Writers
kwiat (Host)
KWIAT (pronounced kwai·uht) is a Winnipeg-based Métis Polish avant-pop artist whose music blooms at the intersection of fiery piano anthems and poetic mystique. Drawing from the raw intensity of Fiona Apple, the theatricality of Tori Amos, and the hook-driven punch of modern indie pop. The Polish word for "flower," her name reflects the duality of her music, both delicate and bold.
Her debut single, Follow The Call (co-produced with Hawksley Workman), cracked the Top 10 on SiriusXM’s The Indigiverse and surpassed 40K cumulative streams, heralding a self-titled EP due in 2025. A classically trained pianist with a voice that swings from delicate to defiant, KWIAT has enraptured stages at Winnipeg Jazz Fest, Festival du Voyageur, Pride Winnipeg, and alongside artists like Jim Cuddy. Her rising acclaim has earned spots on Billboard Canada’s Women in Music Spotlight in 2024 and the 2023 Women in Music Canada Honour Roll, proof of an artist rooted in craft, culture, and unapologetic vision.
Jovelle
Jovelle Balani is an emerging jazz-influenced pop singer-songwriter. Her sultry voice and sophisticated sound have made waves in the local and international music scene.
In 2020 and 2022, she represented Canada at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Anaheim, California. She bagged medals in several categories and made it as a Finalist.
Jovelle has developed her artistry through various performance opportunities, including the TD International Winnipeg Jazz Festival and the Fringe Festival. She has also showcased her talent at iconic venues such as the Burton Cummings Theatre, Centennial Concert Hall, and the Canada Life Centre.
Flora Luna
Flora Luna (alias Geneviève Freynet) is an award-winning artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, offering lush alternative pop-folk in English and French. Winner of the Réseau des grands espaces/Festival Les oreilles en pointe (France) award, she launched her international career to acclaim in 2024. Nominated for three Trille Or prizes in 2025, she is establishing herself as a rising voice in the Canadian music scene. A semi-finalist at the Festival international de la chanson de Granby and winner of Chant’Ouest in 2022, she has performed at major festivals, including the TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, KDAYS Festival, Cathedral Village Arts Festival, and Festival du Voyageur (opening for Jill Barber).
Among the highlights of her 2024 and 2025 tours are two series of performances with Home Routes — one of twelve and the other of fifteen concerts — as well as a tour in Ontario and Quebec. Building on the momentum of her 2024 debut EP, Flora Luna will release her first full-length album in 2026, Symphonie nocturne, marking a significant artistic turning point. Echoing the artistry of Feist, Norah Jones and Klô Pelgag, Flora Luna draws listeners in with her gracefully powerful and expressive vocals, heartfelt vulnerability, and cinematic sound, moving fluidly between emotional turbulence and luminous calm.
Tinge
Listeners of Tinge are transported to the '90s through heartfelt grunge and emotion. Fusing gritty guitar riffs with haunting vocals, they craft a sound that’s unapologetically bold and deeply personal. Led by 2-spirit Veronica Blackhawk, their Anishinaabe heritage is weaved into modern concepts through songs that explore loss of culture, reclamation of identity, and breaking through difficult cycles. Debuting in 2023 to great acclaim, Tinge became a staple in the Canadian alt music sphere, with their EP “Big Deep Sigh” - including a highlight among “Five Indigenous Artists you Need to Know” by the Grammy Awards, and named one of the top 15 EPs of 2023 by EXCLAIM! Magazine.
Check out some of the highlights from previous rounds!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! We have a small parking lot, and there is residential street parking out front. There is also an additional parking lot behind the building on Rue Deschambault.
Please note: Cars parked in the industrial parking lot across the street may be towed. -
Northbound (Stop 50244):
10 St. Boniface-West Broadway (Wolseley-Provencher via Provencher)
56 St. Boniface (Downtown)
Southbound (Stop 50243):
10 St. Boniface-West Broadway (St. Boniface via Provencher)
56 St. Boniface (St. Boniface)
Note: Winnipeg’s new transit network launches June 29, 2025, which may affect routes and stops. Check Winnipeg Transit’s updates for real-time changes.
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We are an "all ages" event, but guests must be of legal drinking age to order alcohol.
Please note: Some performances may contain mature language or themes that may not be suitable for young children.
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Wheelchair accessible with no stairs/ramps.
Two glass entry doors with push-button openers.
Priority accessible parking spot in front of the venue.
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Seating is first come, first served (no reservations).
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Most shows run for two and a half hours, including a 15-minute intermission.
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Photos/videos are welcome! We may also capture content that includes attendees.
If you post on social media, please consider tagging us! Our handle on all social media platforms is @songsmithsca.
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We are a listening event, and while we encourage applause, laughter, and even singing along, excessive talking during performances can distract others and is disrespectful to the artists.
We ask that conversations be kept to before the show, between sets, and after the show. During performances, please keep voices low.
Songwriter Alumni
Season Five
Boniface
FERNANDA
Fuller Hull
Jason Willows
Karina Joy
Kristen McKay
Lady of the Red
Lotai
Mari Padneau
Maria Aragon
Rein
YBK Shakur
Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co. and Cluster Festival.
This season was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.
Season Four
Amber Rose
Doug McArthur
Jocelyne Baribeau
Shay Wolf
Bicycle Face
Emma Worley
Kelly Bado
Show Pony
Brandon Post
Eric Lavoie
Kwae Kobain
Tommyphyll_
Brenton David
Erin Propp
The O.B.
Catie St. Germain
Jana Jacobs
Paige Drobot
Dominique Adams
Jared Adams
Paul Bergman
Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co.
This season was partially funded by FACTOR Canada.
Season Three
Andrina Turenne
Emma Peterson
John Wiebe of An Unexpected End
Shay Wolf
Bobby Desjarlais
Fold Paper
Land Locked
Syd Bomek
CEC
Gladly
Lev Snowe
The Prairie Joggers
Courtney Fox
HAVS
Maggie Collins
The Sun Runner
Daggerss
Ila Barker
Raine Hamilton
Desiree Dorion
JD Edwards
Renee Lamoureux
This season was funded by the Manitoba Arts Council.
Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co.
Season Two
Christy T of Paper Machetes
Jace Bodner
SNACKIE
Daiisu
Jacob Brodovsky
Sophie Stevens
Don Amero
JC Campbell
Sol James
Ethan Lyric
Katie MacDonald
STELLAR
Kieran Placatka
Mitchell Makoons
Taylor Jackson
HERA
Onna Lou
Victoria Turko
Partnered with Kilter Brewing Co.
season One
Featured Artists : Fontine, Slow Leaves, Roman Clarke, Bobby Dove, Diaphanie, Lana Winterhalt, Madeleine Roger, Jonny Moonbean, Nic Dyson, Ila Barker, Larysa Musick, Quinton Blair.
Partnered with Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club